The IPM Essen is on! With a loud pop the trade show kicked off this morning - or at least so it did at Luiten / Saarlucon, as the companies proudly toasted on their new corporate identity. Over the next four days, 1,434 exhibitors from 46 countries will showcase their products and services. Spanning approximately 100,000 square meters, the exhibition is spread across ten halls, including the Galeria and Hall 1A.
What's new?
Over the last weeks, we shared several articles about novelties that will be on display this year, like Selecta one's RCS 2.0 system (Hall 2, 2D21), Weber's new pot-packer (Hall 1, 1E12), AIPH's International statistics book (Galeria,GA-54), Beekenkamp's LaBella Dahlia Grande Chocolate (Hall2 2C15), Valoya's new lights (Hall 2, Booth D38), CoirMedia's biodegradable grow bags (Hall 4, booth A37), Blackmore Paper Pot 2.0 machine (Galleria), Oerlemans' new biodegradable nursery bags (Hall 3, 3B13) and much more.
So how is day 1 so far? At first glance, visitor numbers vary significantly across the halls. Some areas are bustling, while others are quieter. However, this primarily reflects the morning hours, as the afternoon is expected to be busier. Exhibitors are enthusiastic and highly positive, viewing this trade fair as an excellent platform to showcase their products and strengthen relationships with international partners. This is evident, as numerous meetings are taking place at the stands, creating a vibrant and productive atmosphere.
Also our editors from FloralDaily and HortiDaily are running around taking pictures and gathering news. Also, feel free to visit our stand, share your news, and pick up your free Greenhouse Guide in Hall 4, stand 422F.
On Monday, February3, we will publish our photo report and below already a peek.
Alfonso Casamitjana, Jose Luis Vargas, and Alex Martinez of Verdissimo
Theun Brinksma and Wolfgang Maas of Veiling Rhein-Maas
Star Roses and Plants, shared a booth with Formidable Design Plant Breeders. In the picture: Pierre Chaussard, Michel Nicou en Helene Dabin 
Philip Townsend and Justin Cartmel of Tesselaar, all the way from Australia to promote their new varieties: SkyRocket scabiosa and Tropicanna canna